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Mancini wary of Fiorentina quality

Roberto Mancini does not feel Inter have the same attacking prowess as Sunday's opponents Fiorentina.

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Written ByNicholas McGee

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Roberto Mancini has warned Inter to be wary of Fiorentina's
extra quality when they welcome Vincenzo Montella's men to San Siro
on Sunday.

Inter are just four points adrift of fifth-placed Fiorentina in
eighth following run three straight victories in the league.

Victory over the Florence club would be a significant boost to
Inter's prospects of European qualification, however, Mancini
believes Fiorentina are better in the final third.

"Fiorentina play some lovely football whereas I think we need a
bit more time and a bit more quality," Mancini said.

"Fiorentina have very technical players and we must be
concentrated. They fixed some issues at the back, but still have an
attacking mentality. They play well and have been working together
for a number of years."

Speaking about Montella - who he played with at Sampdoria -
Mancini added: "He scored many goals thanks to me. It was a real
pleasure to play alongside him.

"He's a good lad and deserves all his current success. He makes
Fiorentina play really good football.

"Montella has enough experience to be a coach at any club, even
the biggest ones, but a young tactician has to think carefully
about his future and choose the side that will allow him to work in
the best circumstances."